Love Letters

Really. What could be better than standing out on the deck with friends and family, kids are playing, everyone’s laughing, ice-cold drinks are in-hand, and there’s something delicious being grilled, smoked, baked, roasted, braised, or barbecued on the grill? Absolutely nothing, especially if it’s a Traeger grill. Ahem, a Traeger Wood Pellet Grill. What makes […]

Okay, so it’s a June day and the forecast repeats the lovely summer mantra of “hazy, hot and humid.” What would make your outdoor space more attractive on days like this? Shade. Sweet, cool, green, wonderful shade. How do you get it? Plant Trees and Shrubs for Comfort Not only do trees and shrubs beautify […]

“Hey boss, something’s happened.” With those words and the look on the server’s face, Jason Blanchette, owner of Anderson’s and Sage Kitchen, knew the day was about to change. As he and some of his staff watched Friday’s news in horror, learning that there had been a mass shooting in a Virginia Beach city building, […]

Do you love birds? We do! And if you want to put out the welcome mat and make your garden more inviting to our feathered friends, all they need to hear from you are these three little words… “Seeds. Plants. Water.” Of course, “love” is implied, right? Absolutely. And frankly, birds are really not that […]

Sunshine! Flowers! Blue skies! It could only mean summer is right around the corner. Not that we’re biased or anything, but the Boutique at Anderson’s has some pretty spectacular dresses/tops/pants/shorts/jewelry/hats/purses/shoes/accessories to help you look—and more importantly, feel—fantastic! Dress in a bowers of flowers! First up, we want to share with you a gorgeous, easy-to-wear […]

If you’re a millennial, chances are a plant might be the perfect roommate or quick “fixer-upper” solution. You’re young, you’re working, you may have college debt, you may be renting a small condo or an apartment. How do you afford something you can talk to, take care of, and that makes you feel better (and […]

The sun’s out, the temperature’s up, and it’s time to get out there and grill. Before we start, just want to be clear that this isn’t an article about whether you’re a gas or a charcoal or a wood griller. (Although we have a selection of awesome Traeger wood-fired grills at Anderson’s.) This is an […]

Hate to be blunt, but “companion planting” does not mean burying your BFF up to his or her chin. Just sayin’. But there is a correlation between why you choose your friends and why some plants and flowers get along better with other plants and flowers. Put yourself in their rooty shoes and see how […]

Warmer temps! Brighter colors! Bigger smiles! Here at Anderson’s Boutique, we are celebrating with an amazing selection of the prettiest, sweetest, most flattering styles you can imagine, from casual to classy. Actually, you don’t have to imagine as lovely Melissa helps us show off some of the goodies we have in store… First up is […]

Yay, spring has sprung! As we begin to prep our yards/lawns/gardens/balconies/kitchen window sills for the warmer growing season, we can make it as big—or small—a project as we want to. Really. Here are some smart things to consider to make prep work worthwhile, and… What? It looks like it may even be fun… Do you […]